Job Description

This clinical leader role involves coordinating staff and activities on a dynamic and ever evolving elective surgery inpatient unit Westmorland General Hospital. This post will be well suited to enthusiastic, motivated nurses wishing to work within a welcoming team.



Inpatient activity includes caring for a range of patients pre-and post- surgery from a wide number of specialities : Trauma & Orthopaedics, Breast, General surgery & Urology.



We also assist Consultants in some of the Trauma and Orthopaedic clinics.



Act as an effective role model whilst having responsibility for the management of the wards in conjunction with and in the absence of the Ward Manager.



Assist Ward Manager with recruitment and selection of staff and be responsible for a safe and effective duty roster.



Develop and implement policies and actively look for ways to develop services.



Co-ordinate the provision of high-quality patient care with ensuring standards of cleanliness and a safe environment.



Lead in the professional development and performance management of staff in conjunction with the Ward Manager.



Participate in the Trust Appraisal and Development reviews for staff and lead and deliver educational and training programmes.



Act as a Bleep holder for WGH Site



We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.



FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.



WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.



All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/